Wayland service station is removed to make way for a new one

The Speedway service station and convenience store in Wayland is being rebuilt.Jeff Swainston

A popular service station and convenience store in Wayland has been torn down, and plans are underway for a new one that offers even more convenience.

The Speedway station at 1155 Superior St. was closed for a rebuild on Aug. 5, according to Marathon Petroleum spokesperson Brandon Daniels. It is anticipated to open sometime during the first week in December.

“It is great to see a local business expanding," said Wayland Chamber of Commerce Director Denise Behm.

"Many residents have commented on how quickly the building came down, and are anxious to watch to progress of the new building."

The new 4,600-square-foot location will be open 24 hours a day. It will feature consumer fueling lanes, one commercial fueling lane, a complete convenience store, and Speedway’s latest evolution in food – a Speedy Café.

"Speedy Café is a fast casual restaurant where customers place their orders on self-serve ordering kiosks," Daniels said.